Three Common Injury Law Questions What is a personal injury claim? A personal injury claim is a legal action taken by someone who has been injured (the plaintiff) due to the negligence or intentional act of another person
Temporary Partial Disability (“TPD”) If an injured worker is under light duty restrictions that the Employer can accommodate, but the accommodated / light duty work does not allow the injured worker to make the same amount of money,
Can I Still Get a Settlement or Recovery If I Might Be Partially to Blame for Causing the Car Accident? First, it is worth noting, if you are 100% at fault for causing a motor vehicle accident, you
Three Personal Injury Claim Points of Consideration: Did You Know? 1. The First Settlement Offer: Early offers are often much lower than what might actually be fair compensation for your injuries and losses. 2. Failing to Seek Medical
The Value of a Personal Injury Lawyer For Your Insurance Claim A Personal Injury Lawyer may be able to help you add value to your insurance claim. Trying to handle a case on your own can lead to
Complaint / Petition & Answer in Personal Injury Law While the insurance claim(s) will typically exist prior to this, a “lawsuit” is formally initiated when the Plaintiff files a Complaint (term used for the filing in Federal Court)
“Arbitration” in Personal Injury Law Arbitration is another form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party (arbitrator) hears evidence and arguments from both sides and then makes a decision, which can be binding or non-binding, depending
“Mediation” in Personal Injury Law An often voluntary form of furthering the negotiation of settlement where a neutral third party (mediator) receivesand reviews the relevant evidence from the perspective of either side to be able to discuss the
“Negotiation” in Personal Injury Law Before significant money and time are spent to complete all the steps necessary to get a case to a jury trial; it is common for the parties to keep lines of communication open
“DEMAND LETTER” in Personal Injury Law After gathering the relevant medical records, medical bills, imaging studies, investigative reports, and expert opinions necessary, a letter “demanding” payment of a specific amount of money in exchange for release of the